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Tony Bernard of the Steve Bernard Foundation Joins Agent Nouveau's Networking Breakfast in Westbourne, Tuesday 10th November, 8am–10am

Boscombe Salvation Army Band celebrates its 140th anniversary with Black Dyke Band at a special Bournemouth concert on November 7, supporting its Christian mission.

Fordingbridge’s award-winning community refill shop, The Green Gram, has awarded grants totalling £1,478 to seven organisations as part of its grant funding

The Wiggles’ Sparkle! BIG SHOW will arrive at the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) on Thursday, March 25, 2027, as part of a UK and Ireland tour.

Broadstone Players present Hoovering at the Edge in Dorset from November 18 to November 21, with comedy and drama at Broadstone War Memorial Hall. Tickets £10.

Bournemouth’s Diwali Mela takes place on November 14 at St Francis Church, Charminster, featuring Indian food, music, crafts and entertainment. Tickets £3.

Christchurch Town Council has backed plans for the Shakespeare Shout to return in 2027 and beyond, following the success of the first event earlier this year.

Nine days until the Budget on 28 October. Nine days to make sure hospitality’s voice reaches the people making the decisions. This week I’m up in London for the push with one clear message: VAT in line with Europe.

Kings Park Care Home in Ferndown has been named a finalist for the Care Home Team Award in the South West region at The Great British Care Awards 2026.

For 34-year-old James Toffali, every piano key marks another step towards rebuilding his life.

New Milton Town Council is inviting people to participate in their annual Plant a Tree Initiative

Moors Valley Country Park and Forest will host an illuminated trail through the woods alongside spooky family activities, crafts and themed food.

The Horne Section: Six Absolute Helmets will be performed at Lighthouse Poole on Thursday, February 25, 2027, at 8pm.

Greendale Construction raised 4,685 for Elsie’s Rose, a Dorset charity supporting bereaved parents and families of children receiving end-of-life care.

In Dorset, Aspire Adoption is using National Adoption Week to raise awareness and is encouraging more people to consider adoption.

Canford School has officially opened its new College and Residences, marking a significant investment in the future of post-16 education in Dorset.

The Tank Museum in Bovington secures a rare Swedish engine and gearbox loan, bringing King Tiger V2 closer to running again as restoration donations continue.

Ringwood’s Janet Barton, 82, walked 25,000 steps from Sandbanks to Boscombe Pier on October 3, raising over £400 for Plants and Minds’ Chestnut Nursery.

Rowan Atkinson discusses Mr Bean, Jacques Tati and Mr Hulot’s Holiday at Dorset’s Purbeck Film Festival, ahead of his return to the London stage next year.

Dorset MP Vikki Slade urges an emergency cost-of-living package, including a hospitality VAT cut, as 865 businesses close and high streets struggle in 2026.

These old photos show the world-famous beauty spot of Lulworth Cove over the years

Purbeck Cider launches People’s Choice cider in Dorset, donating £1 per litre sold to Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance. Community-grown apples support charity.

Plans for a new 'build your own' waterfront home with panoramic views have been approved for a site in Dorset

Dorset is the location for Mike Leigh's Play For Today, Nuts in May, which is free to watch on BBC iPlayer

A YouTube video provides an insightful look at Brownsea Island in 1962.

Only Fools and Horses repeats are as popular as ever this Christmas - but did you know that the classic BBC comedy was not once, but twice filmed in Dorset?

Sandbanks Ferry staff were 'verbally abused' by passengers during a temporary suspension.

Hundreds of jobs are to be created at a holiday park as part of a major nationwide investment.